The TECNIS® Aspheric Lens Provides Sharper Vision for Monofocal Patients
What are cataracts?
Even though cataracts look like a film over the eye, a cataract is actually a clouding of the lens within your eye. The lens is the part of the eye’s anatomy that picks up images and focuses them on the retina, which, in turn, sends those images to your brain. Cataracts can be caused by a number of factors, including medications, diseases and eye injuries; but the vast majority of cataracts are caused by the natural aging process.
How are cataracts treated?
It is important to treat cataracts before they progress too far. Failure to properly take care of cataracts can result in blindness. The only way to treat cataracts is to remove the eye’s natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens (IOL). There is no laser surgery that can treat cataracts.
What is involved in cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is a common procedure that millions of Americans undergo every year. The procedure involves a tiny incision in the eye through which the surgeon can insert an ultrasonic probe to break the cloudy lens into pieces. The pieces are then removed and an IOL is carefully placed. When caring for monofocal patients, Dr. Whitsett, a Texas cataract surgeon, prefers to use the TECNIS® Aspheric IOL Lens.
What are the benefits of the TECNIS® Aspheric Lens?
One of the most important benefits of improved functional vision with the TECNIS® is safety. With compromised vision, even patients who have no problem reading the letters on an eye chart can be at a serious disadvantage in low-light situations because they lack contrast sensitivity.
The TECNIS® has FDA-approved claims for improved functional vision and night-driving simulator performance. Good functional vision is especially important when driving at night. The TECNIS’® improvement in functional vision may also improve safety in other low-visibility situations.
Does the TECNIS® Aspheric Lens take care of all my vision problems?
With the TECNIS® lens, you will still need reading glasses for close-up tasks like reading. If you are a cataract patient interested in independence from glasses at most all distances, check out the ReSTOR® and TECNIS® Multifocal lenses in this section. If you have astigmatism, read more about the Acrysoft Toric Single-Piece IOL.
Contact an Experienced Texas Cataract Surgeon
It is best to consider the goals you have for your vision before trying to find cataract surgeons in the Houston, TX area. At the Whitsett Vision Group, you will be able to discuss the various options available to you with an experienced Texas cataract surgeon. Our surgeon will personally go through your medical history, learn about the unique condition of your eyes and advise you on the best course of action to achieve your personal vision goals. From pre-surgery to post-surgery, our surgeon will be there for you every step of the way.
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